– See: Limb Lengthening Fixators Post Op Care in the Ilizarov Method: (by Dr. Mangal Parihar) distraction histiogenesis – Discussion: – lengthening thru the proximal tibia, tends to drift into valgus and procurvatum, and therefore consider presetting distraction in 5 deg of varus; … Read more
– See: Synthes Plates and Screws:3.5 MM DCP, LC-DCP 3.5 MM LCP 4.5 MM LCP RECONSTRUCTION PLATE – Dynamic Compression Plates: – Properties of Titanium; – Discussion: – is used for same indications as DCP, but the improved design offers additional advantages; – undercut plate holes: undercut at each … Read more
– origin: broad aponeurosis that originates on the spinous processesof the lower 6 thoracic and all lumbar vertebrae; posterior crest of ilium, posterior surface of sacrum, lower 3 or 4 ribs, and an attachment of the tip of the scapula; – insertion: flat tendon that twists upon itself to insert into the intertubercular groove of … Read more
– See: Retinacular Release for TKR: – Discussion: – see lateral anatomy of the knee and blood supply to the knee; – lateral release detaches patella from lateral soft tissue structures, including lateral retinaculum, fibers from tensa fascia lata muscle, & joint capsule; – a successful release should release the lateral … Read more
– See: Kocher Approach to Elbow: – Discussion: – allows exposure of lateral column (for condylar frx), capitellum, and radial head, – it can also be used for Monteggia frx as well as for exposure for PIN decompression; – lateral approach is not optimal for complex … Read more
– Discussion: – locking hook spinal rod is constructed of extra hard, 316 L stainless; – it is 5 x 7 mm in diameter and threaded at both ends for attachment hook, which are adjusted longitudinally using a pair of nuts; – hooks are rotationally locked to the rod by … Read more
– Discussion: – major internal rotators are teres major, latissimus, pect major; – latissimus dorsi & teres major insert along medial lip of bicipital groove & pectoralis major along lateral lip and also serve as internal rotators; – these muscles comprise larger mass than those that externally rotate the humerus … Read more
– Discussion: – condyles will frx apart w/ variable amount of displacement, & comminution; – Approach: – use posterior approach w/ olecranon osteotomy; – articular surface is restored using interfragmentary lag screw fixation; – coronoid and olecranon fossa must not be violated with fixation, nor should width … Read more
– See: throwing injuries and throwing injuries of the shoulder – Discussion: – phases of throwing: – windup – early cocking – late cocking – wrist begins to cock in preparation for the … Read more
Haglund’s Deformity Halo Collar Hallux Valgus Hallux Rigidus Hammer Toes Hand Menu Hand Infections Head Injury Heat Stroke Heel Pain Heel Strike … Read more